My dear Community:

The Third Sunday of Easter invites us to continue deepening our understanding of the mystery of the Resurrection, which is not only an event of the past, but a living reality that transforms our present. In this Easter season, the Church reminds us that the risen Christ walks with us, even when we do not immediately recognize Him, as happened with the disciples on the road to Emmaus. We too, in the midst of our worries and doubts, can experience His closeness if we open our hearts to His presence.

The Word of God this Sunday encourages us to look at our lives with renewed faith. Like those disciples, we are often carried away by sadness or disappointment when things do not turn out as we expect. Yet Jesus makes Himself present along the way, explains the Scriptures, and sets our hearts on fire with hope. He continues to speak to us today, especially through the proclaimed Word and in the breaking of the bread, where He reveals Himself to us in an intimate and transformative way.

This Sunday is also an invitation to recognize Christ in the community and in the simple signs of daily life. The Eucharist is the privileged place where our eyes are opened and our hearts burn as we encounter the Lord. From this encounter springs the joy that moves us to go beyond ourselves and share with others the Good News: Christ is alive and among us. Faith is not meant to be kept to ourselves, but is called to be proclaimed with enthusiasm.

Let us ask the Lord to grant us the grace to recognize Him in our daily journey, to listen to His voice, and to allow ourselves to be transformed by His love. May this Easter season strengthen our hope and make us courageous witnesses of the Resurrection. As a parish community, let us renew our commitment to live as missionary disciples, bringing the light of Christ to every corner of our lives.

God Bless.

Rev. Julio Fernandez